Lebanese-born Abbas Alawieh elected to US Senate representing Michigan

Abbas Alawieh has become the first Lebanese-born person elected to the US Senate, winning the seat representing Michigan. His mother was born in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon. Following his victory, Alawieh stated: "I am proud to be a son of the south, a son of Bint Jbeil, a son of Arnoun, and a son of Nabatieh. I spent my early childhood years in the Al-Salam neighborhood."